The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-11


little, but give it from the hearts deep we'll"
The last words of tho speaker had scarce left
his lips when four five hats were In active cir
culation among the tourists. There was great
rattle of silver; not she light clatter of small
change, but the Gull thud of the dollar now and
then muffied by the interposition of paper cur
rency. The amount thus quickly raised was
SHOT, Two or three of the members thought
| the amount not enough, and proposed that an
| other collection, when all the members were
| present, be taken up at the banquet A member
here suggested that this was only beginning;
that Mr.. Gooch THAT being the name of the un-
/ fortunate traveler) would be their ward from
this on, and they will see to it that his physical
sufferings not increased by any anxiety
account of his loved ones. Another member
suggested that it would be good thing so raise
fund to see what could he done toward getting
damages ont of the Kentucky town where he
| had been shot down. Secretary Coffin and Mr..
Porter selected committee to deliver
| the money to Mr.. Gooch, with the compliments
| of the association.
The association then entered upon the election
of officers for the ensuing year, with the follow
| ing result
President-O W Norman
First Vice-president- Charles W. Bridges Indianap
| oils.
| Vice presidents-Em Froeb Terre Haute; Sam B.
| Nsbet. Evansville; Charles A. Munson Fl. Wayne
| w. j. Robey, Richmond Ralph THOMPSON Lafayette
| John X. Weir Madison: Addison Neat New Albany;
George P. Washburn, Logansport; W. S. Stoddard
Vncennes
Dean George c. Webster, jr.; D. w. Coffin W. J..
Robe.
i A pleasant incident of the election was the
nomination for vice president, for Fort Wayne,
of Charles A. Munson, late Democratic candl-
| date for Auditor OF State by his successful Re-
publican rival, Bruce Carr, also a travelling man.
| Another incident was the nomination of Addison
| Neat, of New Albany, by John T. Creed, of that
city who has been vice president since the or
ganization of the association. and, in spite of the
protests of his fellow members, insisted upon
naming a successor
The election of directors followed. This
brought about the liveliest contest of the day.
Four were to be chosen, and the candidates were
numerous. The result follows: w. D.
Cooper l2O votes; Bruce Carr, 50; VIM. Henley.
"a: Thomas W, Dunnamore, 49, George c. Web
ster, &c; Z. MCPHERSON 105; W. j. brown, 81;
Fred Schmidt, 156; Blanchard Fl. Lucas. 16;
John V. Parker. "a; r. r. Walden, 80; w. H.
Wright, AZ Messrs. Schmidt, Cooper, Nc
Pherson and Carr were declared to be the choice
for the vacancies on the board of directors.
member from Evansville rose and moved
that the next annual meeting of the association
be held at that city. He guaranteed warm
welcome and a thoroughly enjoyable time The
invitation was unanimously accepted
| The COMMITTEES or constitution and bylaws re-
ported. They recommended that no action be
taken in regard to the salary of any officer; that
when the reserve fund reached sum in. excess
OF 1000 death loss may be paid without max
ing an assessment; that Amendments l, 2 and 3
to the constitution and bylaws be not adopted.
The report of the committee was concurred in.
Resolutions of thanks were voted to W. r.
McKeen and George E. harrington and to D. j.
Mackev, of the E. & T. H. This was followed
. by three rousing cheers for the Vandala.
Thomas A. Dean offered resolution that the
secretary be allowed $500 for clerk hire and in
cidental expenses. This resolution excited
, strong opposition, but finally carried.
The Chair named the auditing committee
for the year Sam B. Porter, q. c. Thornton ani
c. L. Hanford. The convention then adjourned
, In the meantime a banquet had been prepared
at Dowlinc's Hall by the wholesale merchants
manufacturers and travelling men of Terre Haut
for the members Of the association and the la
! dies 1t was magnificent spread Of seven hun
dred plates, and at o'clock in the afternoon tn
$ long array of guests filed in and seated them
0 selves. Music furnished by the When Band
i of this city, and the Ringgold Band, of TER
Haute the two best bands in Indiana, and the,
We'd with each other to which should pro
t duce the most ravishing strains. After al
9 invocation by Rev Gsoree r. Pierce, of Terr
t Haute, the feast began. The frat toast WAS
o 1.-The Moral Status of Travelling Mer." eloquent
9 ly responded to by George G. Webster, jr. VIII
8 who concluded by reciting some lines of his owl
t composition, entitled, when the check is Oh
{ the kuester and the price books put away. sug
4 gested, he admitted. by James Whitcomb Riley
o lines when the frost is on the punkn AM
the folders in the shock" George W. Geige
= and William H. Wright then called upo
: and happily responded both denying tina
0 age at all making them any tin
. Tom A Dean, now of Chicago, mad
/ short and pleasant Speech speaking of III
C moral improvement of the pilgrims of the roa
a | since he had known them, and that they stan
S higher and better to-day than they ever have
y Mrs Anna V. Lakin. of Terre Hauts. made a
exceedingly clever response to the toast, 9Th
d Ladies'" and Bruce Carr to that of 1.-The Drum
mers Ups and Downs The banquet conclude
n with three cheers for 1.-The boys of Terre Haute
s in which even the ladies gave their help
8 In the evening at Dowline's Hall there was
!, grand ball. in which nearly ALL certainly all VIII
) could dance, took part, making most briliaI
| gathering Before the ball began about hui
d dred of the travellers got together, and, heade
e by the When Band, proceeded to the residenc
q of W. r. McKeen to give that gentleman a ser,
r made. At the first pause in the music MIR. NJ
It Keen appeared, and George A. Woodford as tn
y spokesman for the travellers, made bris
speech, thanking the big-hearted president
l. the Vandsia for his many favors to the tourist
L and assuring him Of their full appreciation. M
IT NicKeen quite taken by surprise. He sal
70 he was speech maker, but would like to hav
It the serenaders all come In and give him chans
q to see and shake hands with them. AS it Wa
d showing at the time the boys col
sderate of the McKeen carpets than the ma
~ Of the house. SO they cheered him unit
& ali the neighbors came out to what was tt
!; matter, and then departed. There was schen
"a on foot to buy all the gold beaded canes in tt
g. city and present them to Mr.. Mckeen as a sligl
e. testimonial of their regard. but the jewelel
lp stores all closed, they were compelled
y forego this form of testimonial.
it At o'clock the Indianapolis delegation ar
lie their ladies took the special train furnished |
ID the Vardalia for Indianapolis On arrivir
" here after 3 o'clock they found another piece
20 thoughtful kindness. Colonel johnson had lie
n orders for a car on each line of street cars
v. take the tourists home, and home they wen
O. after day of enjoyment as nearly unalloyed
comes to travellers in this vale of tears
o.
20 Good Day for Sleighing.
IL WI:
s. Orus'y oiu Auis "ihtor WAS ueVer more ACRE
O. able than yesterday. The three inches of sne